TRINKET Trin"ket, n. Etym: [OE. trenket a sort of knife, hence, probably, a toy knife worn as an ornament; probably from an Old French dialectic form of trenchier to cut. Cf. Trench, v. t.]
1. A knife; a cutting tool. Tusser.
2. A small ornament, as a jewel, ring, or the like.
3. A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.
TRINKET
Trin"ket, v. i.
Defn: To give trinkets; hence, to court favor; to intrigue. [Obs.]
South.
TRINKETER
Trin"ket*er, n.
Defn: One who trinkets. [Obs.]
TRINKETRY
Trin"ket*ry, n.
Defn: Ornaments of dress; trinkets, collectively.
No trinketry on front, or neck, or breast. Southey.